The Gambia national football team's flight to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a loss of cabin pressure and oxygen. The incident occurred nine minutes into the flight from Banjul to Yamoussoukro. The plane, operated by Air Cote d’Ivoire, returned safely to Banjul where the team conducted a training session. The Gambia Football Federation confirmed that all passengers were safe and in good health. The team had previously been in Saudi Arabia for pre-tournament preparations and is set to play against Senegal, Guinea, and Cameroon in the upcoming matches.

The 2023 African Cup of Nations features Group B with Egypt, Ghana, Mozambique, and Cape Verde. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah and managed by Rui Vitoria, has an 88% chance of reaching the last 16. Ghana, under Chris Hughton's management and with captain Andre Ayew, has an 80.9% chance of progressing and hopes to end a 41-year trophy drought. Cape Verde, with captain Ryan Mendes, has a 52.9% chance of reaching the last 16. Mozambique, led by 40-year-old Elias Pelembe, has a 44.5% chance of advancing. Key players from various clubs across Europe are highlighted for each team.

The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of matching the NBA's longest single-season losing streak, sitting just one loss away after a 119-111 defeat to the Utah Jazz. This marks their 25th consecutive loss, with the current record held by the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers at 26 losses. Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham insists the team is better than their record suggests and is hopeful for a turnaround. The Pistons' last victory was against the Chicago Bulls on October 29, and they currently occupy the bottom position in the Eastern Conference. The team's performance was hindered by 27 points conceded from turnovers, and head coach Monty Williams expressed significant disappointment with the effort in the game.

Jordan Ayew scored a first-half goal for Crystal Palace, leading to a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League at Selhurst Park. Danny Welbeck equalized for Brighton with a header. This marks the fifth consecutive draw with the same scoreline between the two teams at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace's goal, assisted by Michael Olise after a mistake by Brighton's goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, was their first headed goal of the season.

Fluminense defeated Al Ahly 2-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals in Saudi Arabia, with goals from Jhon Arias and John Kennedy. Marcelo played a key role in breaking the deadlock. Al Ahly missed several chances and have now lost in the semi-finals four times. The Copa Libertadores champions, Fluminense, will face the winner of the match between Manchester City and Urawa Red Diamonds in the final.

Bawah Fuseini, President of Ghana Athletics, has announced the organization's goal to win a medal at the Olympics or World Athletics Championships within the next four years. He outlined the performance targets for athletes in various track and field events and emphasized the efficient use of limited financial resources to achieve success at continental and global levels. Ghana Athletics is focusing on the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2027 World Championship in Tokyo to prepare for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Mohammed Kudus scored two goals in ten minutes, leading West Ham United to a victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League. This win was a significant improvement from West Ham's previous 5-0 defeat to Fulham, marking their third win in five matches. Kudus's performance was notable for being the earliest double by a West Ham player in a home Premier League match since April 2011. The victory elevated West Ham to seventh place with 27 points, while Wolves remained in 13th place with 19 points.

Asante Kotoko's assistant coach David Ocloo believes their victory over Hearts of Oak will boost the team's morale to contend for the Ghana Premier League title. Steven Mukwuala's second-half brace led Kotoko to a 3-2 comeback win, marking their fourth victory in the last five league games. Ocloo praised the players' commitment and unity, as well as the fans' support.

Samartex 1996 FC leads the Ghana Premier League after a 2-0 victory over Hearts of Oak Lions, with goals from Emmanuel Mamah and Evans Osei-Wusu. Aduana FC fell to second place following a defeat by Nations FC. Other matches saw wins for Karela United, Legon Cities, Berekum Chelsea, and Bechem United, the latter extending their unbeaten run to five games.

Ghanaian forward Yaw Yeboah scored a crucial goal for Columbus Crew in their 2-1 victory over LAFC, securing their third MLS Cup title. The win followed a successful match against FC Cincinnati, where they claimed the MLS Eastern Conference title. The Crew capitalized on an early handball by LAFC's Diego Palacios, leading to a penalty goal by MVP Hernandez, followed by Yeboah's goal assisted by Malte Amundsen. Yeboah ended the season with 5 goals and 8 assists in 45 appearances.

Medeama's coach Augustine Evans Adotey remains hopeful for the team's qualification to the CAF Champions League knockout round despite a 1-1 draw with Young Africans. Medeama scored first with a penalty by Jonathan Sowah but conceded an equalizer to Peodoh Pacome Zouzoua. The team is currently third in Group D and will face Young Africans in Tanzania next Wednesday.

Black Queens coach Nora Häuptle expresses calmness, focus, and determination as her team prepares for the WAFCON final round 2nd leg qualifier against Namibia in South Africa. With a 3-1 lead from the first leg and a ten-game winning streak, Ghana aims to secure a spot in the tournament for the first time since 2018, alongside South Africa and Algeria who have already qualified.